Accounting Manager (SaaS)
Our client is a Series-B funded B2B SaaS startup offering a one-stop IT Management platform to SMBs and Enterprises. We are looking for a seasoned Accounting professional to work closely with the management team and oversee the financial operations, both domestically and globally.
The Role
You will be responsible for :
- Preparing non-consolidated and consolidated financial statements for domestic and overseas group entities in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
- Generating management reports based on accounting information to support decision-making processes.
- Ensuring timely and accurate disclosure of financial statements, including securities reports and financial statements under the Companies Act of Japan.
- Assisting with audits, including liaising with auditors, preparing audit schedules, and investigating and resolving known issues, discrepancies, and non-compliance.
- Developing and maintaining effective internal control processes to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinating cross-functionally with departments across the organization to address accounting issues and ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Staying abreast of changes in accounting standards and regulations, and implementing necessary updates to financial reporting processes.
Ideal Profile
- You possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA qualification would be preferred.
- You have at least 5 years of Accounting experience in an IT Software company, preferably within a fast-paced start-up.
- You possess hands-on experience in stand-alone and consolidated accounting for both domestic and overseas subsidiaries.
- You have a thorough understanding of Japanese GAAP guidelines. Knowledge of US GAAP is a strong plus.
- Prior experience working in multi-market accounting teams is preferred.
- You pay strong attention to detail and deliver work that is of a high standard
- You can work well with cross-border teams and support senior stakeholders to drive business outcomes
- Fluent proficiency in Japanese and business proficiency in English is required to liaise with stakeholders both in Japan and globally.
What's on Offer?
- Join a fast-growing B2B SaaS start-up, headquartered in Tokyo and expanding globally
- Be part of a globally distributed team of high-performing individuals
- Opportunity to work closely with industry leaders and contribute to the company's accelerated growth